Business networking is a marketing method through which business people can build new business relationships and generate business opportunities at the same time.
When networking it is important that you consider the people you are meeting as potential members of your personal network, rather than as sales targets. Often you are unlikely to be able to sell your product or service to the people you meet when networking.
However the value of networking arises when they know the type of people you are looking to meet and are able to arrange contact between the two of you. Similarly this is what you will be able to offer the people who speak to you. Whilst you may not want their product or service yourself, you may know people who might be interested and are able to arrange contact between them.
Networking in North Lincolnshire
The council runs business networking events and the North Lincolnshire Business Network.
There are also other privately run networks operating in North Lincolnshire. More information is available from the links on the right.
Online business networking
Business networking websites have grown over recent years due to the internet's ability to connect people from all over the world.
You can join us on one of the world’s biggest business networking websites, LinkedIn. To join our network search for Marcus Walker, head of strategic regeneration, housing and development.
You will be able to access the latest business and regeneration information via the LinkedIn page including business events, project updates and our consultations, where you can get involved and have your say about developments in North Lincolnshire.